Emerson serves up a dark and dirty progressive mix.
Doctor Trance | MA, United States | 10/17/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"WOW, is about all I can say, as I wasn't expeccting such an incredible mix by Emerson, and was even hesitant to buy this, especially considering the steep price compared to other 2 disc mixes. The theme here is a dark progressive style that I love, and nothing like his usual club and true house sounds. He really gets down and dirty here, and the first track, Hard4slow, a scorching hot vocal track by Emerson, sets up what is easily one of the top 10 progressive mixes of the year (and there are lots of good ones this year). This is one of my top tracks of the year!
He delves slightly into some lighter house, but the dark and stunning electro beats are never far behind and there really isn't one bad track on this entire disc. All 4 of Emerson's own tracks on here are superb, and a clear indication that his soon to be released artist album is going to be hot!
The bad news is, Sharam Jey's disc is a real tripped out house funk that I just can't grasp. It is a big contrast to Emerson's hot progressive sounds. There are a few decent tracks, but overall, a way too funky house mix with some very eclectic sounds and melodies that just don't move me.
I think it's still worth the bucks to here Emerson's great electro and dark progressive blend. Don't miss it! I can't wait for the artist album!
Two last notes: I don't know why Amazon has the artist incorrectly listed here as F5. I have contacted them about it and hopefully they correct it soon, because fans really need to find this album. And track 12 on disc 1 had a slight skip. I am going to try exchanging it and hopefully it was just this disc, if not, it's on the master."
The Darren Emerson CD is good
Big T | 7 minutes in the future | 02/22/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is definitely worth getting, if just for the Darren Emerson CD1 - it rocks! Good stuff here. The Sahram Jey CD2 was pretty wacky - some disco - some tech - a lot of bad songs. I didn't like any of them. This is still worth getting as there are many great tracks you won't find elsewhere (maybe a Gabriel & Dresden live set (I heard 2 sweet ones on a webcast before), but you can't exactly buy that now can you?!).
CD 1 = 5 stars
CD 2 = 1 star"
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1